8 Potato Benefits: Every Indian Must Know

As an Indian when we think of thenutritional value of potatoes, the first thing that comes to our mind is the tasty potato sabzis, but the immediate next question that arises is “Are there potato benefits?”.

8. Potato benefits bone health:

Iron and zinc are required intricately in the production and maturation of collagen, a protein that helps in providing strength to bones.

Potato benefits bone health

FAQs

Q. Do potatoes have any nutritional value?

A. Yes. Potatoes are rich in vitamin B6, C, manganese, phosphorus, niacin and pantothenic acid. They are low calorie and are also rich in potassium.

Q. Are red potatoes healthy for you?

A. Yes, they are. The red potatoes have nutrient filled thin skins which are very healthy. Moreover, the skin contains about half of the fiber content and is rich in vitamins, iron and potassium. Baked potatoes with the skin are found to be very healthy.

Q. Difference between Potatoes & Sweet Potatoes.

A. Although believed to be similar, potatoes and sweet potatoes belong to two different families botanically. Potatoes belong the Solanaceae family. They produce the poisonous solanine. Don’t eat their leaves or the potatoes that have gone green.

Q. Sweet potatoes belong to the Convolvulaceae family. They don’t contain any poisonoussubstance.

A. Both of them have nutritional differences such as; Sweet potatoes contain more fiber and vitamins while white potatoes have more iron, magnesium and potassium.